15 soldiers killed, 19 wounded in Boko Haram attack

15 Nigerian soldiers have been
reportedly killed and 19 wounded by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in an attack
on a military base in Borno state.

Soldiers who lost their lives during the
attack were a captain and a lieutenant.

The
identity of the officers has been withheld to allow Nigerian Army enough time
to notify their loved ones.

Nineteen
soldiers were wounded in the attack and have been evacuated to the military hospital
in Maiduguri for treatment.

About
24 soldiers who survived the attack have left the base to a safer military
facility, sources said.

According
to report, the insurgents stole heavy military equipment, including
anti-aircraft machine guns and Toyota Hilux vehicles during the attack.

The
Nigerian Army is yet to issue a statement about the attack.

This
is coming less than two weeks after members of the terrorist group reportedly
invaded a base occupied by Nigerian soldiers in Mararrabar Kimba, some
kilometres from Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.

No
fewer than five soldiers were killed in the attack which happened on April 26,
while some are said to still be missing after they retracted during the gun
duel.